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[fuzei]

[ There's a very quiet 'uwah' followed by a moment of silence. This is followed by another sound of admiration, but since this is audio, it's hard to say who the voice might belong to, much less what it is that is so intriguing. Thankfully, the person responsible is about to provide some commentary. ]

How curious… [ Here she starts to fade in and out a little. ] Such a thing… it makes one feel like a princess. [ When she gets closer, the sound of fabric rustling can be heard. ] Is this being spirited away? I have never experienced such a thing! [ Now she sounds like she's getting more excited. ] Is it that I am the heroine now? [ Now she seems to be moving away, because the sound is getting more muffled again. She can still be heard talking to herself every so often though, and further 'uwah!'s and 'aaa's can be heard intermittently. ] ... so beautiful...

Aa! Am I addressing someone? Please excuse my rudeness. My name is Japan. [ More rustling can be heard, because it's just like her to bow even when she can't be seen. ] May I ask... to whom I am speaking...?

Comments

[fuzei]

A palace for the Queen, but one she does not occupy... how strange. I would like to see this, I think.

[video]

[fuzei]

[ She lowers her voice slightly. ] Troubling....

[gun_cata]

Yeah. I don't really hold it against someone if we don't get along, unless it's because they're hurting people.

[fuzei]

If they were to do so... someone would stop them?

[gun_cata]

Plenty of people. I dunno if I can do too much about some of them, but I won't just let them get away with it if I can help it, so don't worry.

[fuzei]

[ There's a sort of relieved sound. ]

That is good. I am glad to hear this.

[gun_cata]

There are plenty of good people here. I'm sure you'll make friends.

[fuzei]

I hope so! [ She smiles again. ] I will do my very best.

[gun_cata]

It'll be just fine, and eventually we'll figure out how to get out of here.

[fuzei]

Everything will be all right until then as well, correct?

[gun_cata]

Absolutely! And if you need help, you can come right to me.

[fuzei]

I would like to say the same— if there is something I can do to be of use, please let me know!

[gun_cata]

I certainly will. If I think you can help, I'll come straight to you.

[ ...which... isn't too likely... ]

[fuzei]

[ If you need some sewing done or cooking or tea made or... flowers arranged... or the house cleaned... she can do those things! ]

Thank you very much! I would be very glad to be useful somehow.

[gun_cata]

[ Sewing might come in handy! ]

That's one of the toughest things about being here. A lot of what we need is provided for us, so it's easy to get lazy and start feeling like you don't have anything to do.

[fuzei]

[ Then she'll prepare her... sewing arm...? Just in case! ]

Perhaps this is why some spend time exploring?

[gun_cata]

Yeah... even if you don't find anything, you can at least say you tried.

[fuzei]

Sometimes finding nothing is useful as well, correct?

[gun_cata]

At least you know where what you're looking for isn't.

[fuzei]

Yes! That is correct, is it not? Though it may be rather slow progress, it is still something.

[cleaningstop]

There's no other country that even comes close!

[spacejumping]

Alright, let's go.

[But before they begin.]

I'm Samus Aran, by the way.

[fuzei]

That is true... in a manner of speaking.

[fuzei]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Aran-san. [ She bows again. ] My thanks for the help, truly.

she's really proud of being chinese okay...

[cleaningstop]

I knew you'd agree!